Seasonal General Laborer - Illini FS - Potomac, IL

Illini FS is headquartered in Urbana, Illinois with branches in five eastern Illinois counties. Illini FS has about 200 employees and approximately 6,000 customers. The cooperative does business in agronomy, energy, tires, and retail. Illini FS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

If you enjoy doing a variety of work outside of an office setting and are interested in helping your local FS, then we can’t wait to talk to you! We are looking for a General Laborer that is eager to go above and beyond during the busy seasons by demonstrating a strong work ethic and positive attitude. A few key areas of emphasis include:

High School Diploma, eagerness to learn, passion and motivation for exceeding goals

One year of experience in a retail related role

A knack for relationship building and critical thinking

Must be a team-player through and through!

Ability to work in extreme weather and dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures

Ability to lift 51-70 lbs.

Ability to work hours other than those considered “normal” to meet seasonal demands

Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE

We value relationships and people first and foremost

We are a company that gives back to the community

We emphasize sustainability practices and stewardship of our resources

For some past seasonal employees, this position has acted as a stepping stone to a full-time career with the company

We provide the potential opportunity to work flexible shifts (location depending)

We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.